We, the children of “Essie” MacDonald are deeply saddened to announce her passing away at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Essie was formerly a resident of New Waterford, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Leaving to mourn, with fond and loving memories, are her children, daughter Joanne (Don) Abel, High River, AB, son Bud (Marilyn) MacDonald, Deer Lake, NL and daughter Marian MacDonald, London, ON. Essie will also be lovingly remembered by nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Essie was predeceased by her husband Thomas and two children: Lawlor and Linda Marie. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, November 18th, 2011 at 10 a.m., Immaculate Conception Parish, Deer Lake, NL. The family would like to thank the staff at Deer Lake Manor, Second Floor, Western Memorial Regional Hospital and Monsignor Jim Robertson. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home & Chapel, Deer Lake.